skills and knowledge
customer facing teams
0202
M e r c h a n t s C E O
D a t a p o i n t S t r a t e g y D i r e c t o r
B r a i n f o o d I n n o v a t o r
2 0 1 5 L i f e t i m e A c h i e v e m e n t A w a r d E C C S A
Delegated
Skills
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
C o n s u m e r a d o p t i o n o f
m o b i l e , ‘ n o w ’ l i f e s t y l e
M a r ke t r e a d i n e s s o f A I
i n f u s e d t e c h n o l o g i e s
D a w n o f t h e n e x t p h a s e i n c o m p u t i n g
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
The Contact Mix
2 0 1 9 2 0 2 5
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Virtual Assistants
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Reduce manual, error-prone and repetitive tasks of
data entry, navigation and process fulfilment
RPA
Better CX
Improved Productivity
Accuracy
Consistency
Faster resolution
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Upgraded
Skills
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
A S S I S T E D S E R V I C E - S E L F S E R V I C E - P R O A C T I V E S E R V I C E
P O I N T S O F A C C E S S
Desktop Laptop Tablet Phone Smartphone Wearable Speaker IoT
Voice - Text - Video
Self Service
24x7 education,
information & task
completion
Assisted Service
when it’s emotional,
complex or matters to
the relationship
Proactive Service
when customer needs
can be anticipated
right time-right outcome
AI Focuses & Upgrades Live Assistance
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
The Problem With Looking Different In Digital Economies
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
The Heart Of CX
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
The ability to optimise the way a customer feels
during and at the end of an interaction
What Is Emotion CX?
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
P e a k - e n d r u l e
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
From Negative To Postive
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Strong listener. Is able to surface unstated needs
Recognises and responds to both the functional and emotive needs of each customer
Activates CX psychology - amplifies positive moods, steers negative towards positive
Is adaptive to the communication style and expectations of each customer
Picks language that makes each communication sound authentic and personal
Skills
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Leaders Laggards
Positive:Negative experiences delivered
What Does Good Look Like?
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
T- M o b i l e ’ s C E O J o h n L e g e r e
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
What’s
The ROI?
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
• Very high correlation between CX and
repurchasing
• 21-point difference in NPS between
consumers who’ve had a very good
experience with a company and those
who’ve had a very poor experience
New
Skills
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Digital Labour
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Digital Labour
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
A d v i s o r
T e a m L e a d e r
R P A / C h a t b o t
O p t i m i s a t i o n L e a d e r
1 to 12
Quality & CSat
First time resolution
Personal development
1 to 00s
CSat
Containment
Application development
Digital Management
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Product
Owner
Solutions
Architect
Software
Engineer
Designer
Tester UI/UX
Contact
Centre
Advisor
Shift
Supervisor
CEL Team Leader
Shift
Supervisor
Resource
planner
AI
Conversation
Architect
Real Time
Chat Analyst
Product
Executive
Sentiment
Analyst
AI Strategy
Lead
AI
Configuration
Admin
Integrated Agile Product
Development Squad
Operations Contact
Centre Team
Nick Cockerill
Head Of Product – Operational Technology
Sky Gaming
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
Product
Owner
Solutions
Architect
Software
Engineer
Designer
Tester
UI/UX
AI
Conversation
Architect
Real Time
Chat Analyst
Product
Executive
Sentiment
Analyst
AI Strategy
Lead
AI
Configuration
Admin
Integrated Agile Product Development Squad
There is a transition to be made from improvised to organised emotion mgt
We used to rely on the skills of whoever is good at it
CX demands a team wide approach to optimising the best outcome for every journey
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
desperate
disgusted
furious excited
appreciated
confident
irritated
sad
helpless
grateful
receptive
capable
angry
cheated
scared
frustrated
insulted
disappointed
ignored
upset
stressed
worried
happy
trust
safe
satisfied
respected
reassured
listened to
relaxed
relieved
confident
What Is It?
Definitions
Importance
Outcomes
Benefits
How does it work?
Journeys
Contact mix
Modalities
Making it happen
a m p l i f yt r a n s f o r m
Who Does What?
Advisor
Team Leader
Service Leader
What’s in it for me
What Changes?
Recruitment/L&D
Performance mgt/QA
Workflow/Tech
Metrics/Insight
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
desperate
disgusted
furious excited
appreciated
confident
irritated
sad
helpless
grateful
receptive
capable
angry
cheated
scared
frustrated
insulted
disappointed
ignored
upset
stressed
worried
happy
trust
safe
satisfied
respected
reassured
listened to
relaxed
relieved
confident
What Is It?
Definitions
Importance
Outcomes
Benefits
How does it work?
Journeys
Contact mix
Modalities
Making it happen
a m p l i f yt r a n s f o r m
Who Does What?
Advisor
Team Leader
Service Leader
What’s in it for me
What Changes?
Recruitment/L&D
Performance mgt/QA
Workflow/Tech
Metrics/Insight
New
Culture
S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
“Coach and develop me; don't just
assess me!”
skills and knowledge
customer facing teams
0202

Skills & Knowledge For 2020 Customer Facing Teams

  • 1.
  • 2.
    M e rc h a n t s C E O D a t a p o i n t S t r a t e g y D i r e c t o r B r a i n f o o d I n n o v a t o r 2 0 1 5 L i f e t i m e A c h i e v e m e n t A w a r d E C C S A
  • 3.
  • 4.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 C o n s u m e r a d o p t i o n o f m o b i l e , ‘ n o w ’ l i f e s t y l e M a r ke t r e a d i n e s s o f A I i n f u s e d t e c h n o l o g i e s D a w n o f t h e n e x t p h a s e i n c o m p u t i n g
  • 5.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
  • 6.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 The Contact Mix 2 0 1 9 2 0 2 5
  • 7.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Virtual Assistants S k i l l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
  • 8.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Reduce manual, error-prone and repetitive tasks of data entry, navigation and process fulfilment RPA Better CX Improved Productivity Accuracy Consistency Faster resolution
  • 9.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Upgraded Skills
  • 10.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 A S S I S T E D S E R V I C E - S E L F S E R V I C E - P R O A C T I V E S E R V I C E P O I N T S O F A C C E S S Desktop Laptop Tablet Phone Smartphone Wearable Speaker IoT Voice - Text - Video Self Service 24x7 education, information & task completion Assisted Service when it’s emotional, complex or matters to the relationship Proactive Service when customer needs can be anticipated right time-right outcome AI Focuses & Upgrades Live Assistance
  • 11.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 The Problem With Looking Different In Digital Economies
  • 12.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 The Heart Of CX
  • 13.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 The ability to optimise the way a customer feels during and at the end of an interaction What Is Emotion CX?
  • 14.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 P e a k - e n d r u l e
  • 15.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 From Negative To Postive
  • 16.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Strong listener. Is able to surface unstated needs Recognises and responds to both the functional and emotive needs of each customer Activates CX psychology - amplifies positive moods, steers negative towards positive Is adaptive to the communication style and expectations of each customer Picks language that makes each communication sound authentic and personal Skills
  • 17.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Leaders Laggards Positive:Negative experiences delivered What Does Good Look Like?
  • 18.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 T- M o b i l e ’ s C E O J o h n L e g e r e
  • 19.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 What’s The ROI?
  • 20.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
  • 21.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0
  • 22.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 • Very high correlation between CX and repurchasing • 21-point difference in NPS between consumers who’ve had a very good experience with a company and those who’ve had a very poor experience
  • 23.
  • 25.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Digital Labour
  • 26.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Digital Labour
  • 27.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 A d v i s o r T e a m L e a d e r R P A / C h a t b o t O p t i m i s a t i o n L e a d e r 1 to 12 Quality & CSat First time resolution Personal development 1 to 00s CSat Containment Application development Digital Management
  • 28.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Product Owner Solutions Architect Software Engineer Designer Tester UI/UX Contact Centre Advisor Shift Supervisor CEL Team Leader Shift Supervisor Resource planner AI Conversation Architect Real Time Chat Analyst Product Executive Sentiment Analyst AI Strategy Lead AI Configuration Admin Integrated Agile Product Development Squad Operations Contact Centre Team Nick Cockerill Head Of Product – Operational Technology Sky Gaming
  • 30.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 Product Owner Solutions Architect Software Engineer Designer Tester UI/UX AI Conversation Architect Real Time Chat Analyst Product Executive Sentiment Analyst AI Strategy Lead AI Configuration Admin Integrated Agile Product Development Squad
  • 32.
    There is atransition to be made from improvised to organised emotion mgt We used to rely on the skills of whoever is good at it CX demands a team wide approach to optimising the best outcome for every journey
  • 33.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 desperate disgusted furious excited appreciated confident irritated sad helpless grateful receptive capable angry cheated scared frustrated insulted disappointed ignored upset stressed worried happy trust safe satisfied respected reassured listened to relaxed relieved confident What Is It? Definitions Importance Outcomes Benefits How does it work? Journeys Contact mix Modalities Making it happen a m p l i f yt r a n s f o r m Who Does What? Advisor Team Leader Service Leader What’s in it for me What Changes? Recruitment/L&D Performance mgt/QA Workflow/Tech Metrics/Insight
  • 34.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 desperate disgusted furious excited appreciated confident irritated sad helpless grateful receptive capable angry cheated scared frustrated insulted disappointed ignored upset stressed worried happy trust safe satisfied respected reassured listened to relaxed relieved confident What Is It? Definitions Importance Outcomes Benefits How does it work? Journeys Contact mix Modalities Making it happen a m p l i f yt r a n s f o r m Who Does What? Advisor Team Leader Service Leader What’s in it for me What Changes? Recruitment/L&D Performance mgt/QA Workflow/Tech Metrics/Insight
  • 35.
  • 36.
    S k il l s & K n o w l e d g e i n C u s t o m e r F a c i n g T e a m 2 0 2 0 “Coach and develop me; don't just assess me!”
  • 37.

Editor's Notes

  • #29 What if, instead of being a tangential Operations division, we follow the lead of Agile technology and product teams and be adaptable to change in terms of roles and responsibilities. Then…..
  • #31 what if we begin embed our advisors turned analysts into product development squads – allowing the whole business to get closer to the customer and deliver experiences which, eventually, might even mean we need to find new roles for our robots